Examines the remarkable life of Malcolm X, his family background, childhood, education, and role as a human rights activist and nation of Islam leader.

A biography of forty-fourth U.S. President Barack Obama, covering his upbringing, education, work as a community organizer in Chicago, connection to Civil Rights, and rise to the presidency after a long campaign, and includes a timeline and glossary.

Learn how math applies to the game of baseball, from the distance between the bases to the calculation of players' stats.

This book describes how math skills are used in football.

When Eli and his father visit an unusual zoo, they count the creatures in each exhibit. Eli sees one alligator, then one bison, and next two camels. Soon a number pattern emerges and Eli thinks he can predict how many animals will be in the next exhibit. Explore the zoo with Eli as he runs ahead to test his hypothesis.

Ben Roethlisberger followed up his record-setting college career by leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to two Super Bowl titles in his first five years in the NFL. Along the way, he has aided communities through a variety of charitable efforts.

Discover how math applies to the auto-racing world, from the distance around the track to the calculation of drivers' stats. The high-appeal Math in Sports series shows young fans that math and sports go together like a ball and a glove. High-impact photos and clear text show how math is everywhere in sports: hockey goalies use geometry, angles are key in basketball, and a football pass can't be completed if the quarterback doesn't calculate the proper...

This title examines the remarkable life of John McCain. Readers will learn about McCain's family background, childhood, education, military and political career, and societal contributions. Covered in detail are McCain's service in the U.S. Navy, including combat in Vietnam, where he was held as a prisoner of war. Also discussed are McCain's political pursuits, including his election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Arizona, the U.S. Senate...